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Eurovision lands in Tel Aviv, amid protests

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May 16, 2019

The annual Eurovision music contest is taking place in Tel Aviv, amid protests. Also in the news this week: Vampire Weekend hit number one, Soundgarden announce immersive film events, and punk pioneer Susan Beschta dies at 67. Plus, an interview with the Rock Bottom Remainders and a new book chronicles the history of Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" cover. Also, new releases from The National; Alex Lahey; Tyler, the Creator; and Carly Rae Jepsen. Plus, Mick's got his moves-like-Jagger back. Audio sampled: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - "Against the Wall" (CC BY 3.0), Netta Barzilai - "Toy" (Eurovision 2018), Vampire Weekend - "Harmony Hall", Soundgarden - "Live from the Artists Den Trailer", Erasers - "Funny", RUN-DMC - "Walk this Way", The National - "You Had Your Soul with You", Alex Lahey - "Am I Doing It Right", Tyler, The Creator - "Igor's Theme", Carly Rae Jepson - "Too Much", The Wombats - "Techno Fan"